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Bowdle Healthcare center · 1 month ago

Activities Aide

Bowdle, SD

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

0+ years exp

Bowdle Healthcare Center is seeking an Activities Aide to assist the Activity Coordinator in providing meaningful activities for residents. The role focuses on ensuring the safety and well-being of residents while leading activities and reporting on their progress.

Health CareHospitalMedical

Responsibilities

Provide one to one activities and sensory stimulation with passive non-alert and passive alert residents, confused residents, and residents who prefer not to participate in group activities

Leads group activities as directed by the Activity Coordinator. Assist in planning activities when requested. Performs other tasks within the activity department as directed by the Activity Coordinator

Provides coverage of the activity department when the Activity Coordinator is absent

Must be able to work courteously and cooperatively with residents, staff, and visitors. Reports to Activity Coordinator on resident’s responses and/or progress to specific approaches utilized. May be requested to maintain a written record of same

Must be able to work with older adults having limited capacities and various ailments

Will be required to keep all professional and medical information confidential. Abides by established policies of the facility and licensing agencies

Must be able to work flexible hours which will include some evenings and weekends. Is aware of the appropriate chain of command

Recognizes abnormal signs and symptoms which signify a physical change in condition which would require nursing intervention

Reports to Activity Coordinator on the functions of Activity Service under his/her direction

Attends required inservice programs and staff meetings

Aides Dietary department with meals in whatever capacity able

Qualification

CNA certificationRecreation experienceActivity planningEmpathyInstruction skillsCooperationFriendly personality

Required

Eighth grade education or equivalent

Must attain CNA certification within 3 months of employment

Must have a basic understanding of the needs of the ill elderly and have an empathetic approach to illness

Must have a willingness and an aptitude for working with a variety of people

Must have a basic knowledge of a variety of activities

Must exhibit the ability to give instruction to others and to lead

Must exhibit a spirit of cooperation and have a pleasant, friendly personality

Must be able to work courteously and cooperatively with residents, staff, and visitors

Must be able to work with older adults having limited capacities and various ailments

Will be required to keep all professional and medical information confidential

Must be able to work flexible hours which will include some evenings and weekends

Recognizes abnormal signs and symptoms which signify a physical change in condition which would require nursing intervention

Reports to Activity Coordinator on the functions of Activity Service under his/her direction

Attends required inservice programs and staff meetings

Aides Dietary department with meals in whatever capacity able

Frequently required to lift various supplies up to 10 lbs

Occasionally to transfer resident from wheel chair with assistance of others and transfer belt over 50 lbs

Frequently required to lift and carry supplies used for recreational activities up to 10 lbs

Required to reach cupboards or shelves for supplies above shoulder height

Required for various jobs directing or demonstrating activity at shoulder height

Required to assist resident in wheel chair below shoulder height

Required to assist people in wheel chairs/Geri-chairs daily

Required constantly while documenting and while working with hobbies, crafts, exercise, etc. for grasping

Required constantly while documenting and while working with hobbies, crafts, exercise, etc. for handling

Required for day to day activities for fingering

May be required to operate an automobile, audio/video equipment, and taking phone calls

Frequently required while working with seated residents at table to monitor or assist progress of resident for bending

Frequently required while working with seated residents to monitor progress for squatting

Frequently required while working with residents seated at tables for kneeling

Occasionally required to climb stairs in facility or bus

Constantly required during course of the day to communicate with residents and other staff workers for talking

Required for communications for hearing

Required when observing progress of resident for sight

Tasks and procedures performed by employee involve risks classified by CDC as: Category II (Activity performed without blood exposure but exposure may occur in emergency)

Must be alert to wet floors when they occur in facility

Risk of exposure to communicable diseases and physical abuse from residents

Failure to comply with department and/or hospital policies will result in disciplinary action as outlined in the personnel policy manual

This position requires 30 days' notice of resignation